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 Andora, Italy — The ASP World Longboard Tour (WLT) Bear Pro presented by Jeep has been won by Kai Sallas (Waikiki, HAW) 30, defeating Taylor Jensen (Coronado, CA) 27, in a high-scoring final 17.17 to 13.50 in clean, small 1-2ft waves at the back up site of Andora, 180kms NW of the main event site in Levanto. Jensen’s runner up finish was sufficient for the talented Californian to clinch his maiden ASP WLT World title.

Taylor Jensen after clinching the ASP WLT World title with his semi-final win over countryman Tony Silvagni (USA) was   …  More

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It’s not uncommon for surfers to travel the world chasing the best waves. But what is out of the ordinary is how members of Surf for Life pass the time when they’re not out on the water. Instead of kicking back and relaxing, they spend their downtime helping build infrastructure for coastal communities.

California native Lissette Perez runs a hotel for surfers near El Cuco beach in El Salvador. She found out about Surf for Life – a grassroots organization which pairs travelers with vital projects in Central America – when a group of surfers from San Francisco stayed at her hotel   …  More

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The Ritz-Carlton resort in Dana Point kicked off its “giving season” Saturday with the second annual Surfing Santa Contest, with competitors in six divisions dressing up like St. Nick and surfing Salt Creek Beach for cash and prizes.

Saturday also opened the fourth annual Holiday Surfboard Auction, with boards from surfing stars, celebrities and artists for show and sale through Dec. 31   …  Pictures and more

The second annual surfing Santa competition to help children with autism.

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For most mortals, merely balancing on a board skimming its way back to shore is a task that requires hours practice to master.

But these guys have taken the skill to a whole new level.

These boarders from Kommetjie, in Cape Town, South Africa, are taking part in a surf competition with a difference, where the the prizes go out for best dressed, most outrageous craft, and most entertaining performance   …  Pictures and more

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